Tastings around town
Kosuke Fukudome, the Chicago Cubs' newest recruit, is popular beyond the playing field. The lounge has created the Fukudometini in his honor, made with Finlandia Cranberry, Blue Curacao, white grape juice and lime juice topped with Champagne; $12. The drink is half-price on the days when the Cubs win. (630) 719-8808.
The restaurant rallies in support of the Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization with the Y-Me-Rita cocktail; $6. The restaurant will donate $1 from every drink ordered to the charity. The pink cocktail, which comes garnished with a Y-Me pin, is available through May 15. (312) 427-3170.
Wine expert Mark Phillips from the PBS series "Enjoying Wine with Mark Phillips" shares ways to make the most of the beverage during a reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $40. For tickets, go to www.markphillips wine.com.
Australian winemaker Darren Rathbone and Carnivale chef Mark Mendez partner for a wine dinner at 7 p.m. May 15; $65. A five-course dinner will be paired with varietals from Rathbone's Yering Station Winery. Courses include Tasmanian ocean trout, green curry and cucumbers with Mount Langi Ghiran Pinot Gris; (312) 850-5005.
Chef Othon Angel prepares a four-course dinner around Tequila Cazadores cocktails 6:30 p.m. Thursday, $38. (630) 627-9990.
Chef Charlie Socher takes guests to the South of France during a five-course dinner featuring wines from the Loire Valley at 7 p.m. May 13; $73.